This sun dried tomato pesto is brilliantly versatile adn I am all abuot quick and efficient flavour boosters.
It is another amazingly flavourful spread that you can use for so many things; homemade pizzas, salad dressings, sandwiches, soups and so much more. This pesto/spread can be frozen for future use. Use it for your next dinner party as an appetizer with fresh buffalo mozzarella and basil leaves!
Basil and Pine Nut Pesto
Whole Foods- Basil Pesto
Homemade basil pesto is so versatile. You can add some to your next delicious panini, top your fish or chicken with it.
You can have it be your base for your own homemade pizzas or even have it as a snack with warm goat cheese and fresh baguette. Oh yaaaaa! You can make a big batch and freeze it into small containers.
Spicy Kale Chips
Whole Foods- Kale ChipsSpicy Kale chips are a great snack. Cooked at a low heat and tossed with garlic, cayenne and organic virgin coconut oil.
Need I say more :)
They actually taste amazing and they retain more nutrients than other kale chip recipes due to the low heat cooking.
It's All In The Technique!
Braise
Braising food comes from the heart and having patience. It is the only way you are going to produce that rich and delicious flavour.
Braising is a combination of both dry heat and moist heat. That is why a cast iron Staubb "Cocotte" pot is best for this method of cooking. The trick to a great braised dish starts with searing your meat till it forms a nice brown crust on each side.
Season your meat with salt and pepper. Do not crowd your pan too much while searing the meat, this creates too much moisture and your meat will start to release too much liquid and will not brown. Then add your liquid, which is usually a wonderful stock with red wine and port. Follow your recipe accordingly and you should be on your way to a delicious hearty meal! For more great tips on braising, I recommend joining Rouxbe, an on line culinary school with amazing, simple instructional cooking techniques.
Staub Pots, for life!
Staub Pots
I bought these at costco about 5 years ago and they will last me forever. Good Deal!
Mexican Style Black Beans
Whole Foods- Mexican Black BeansThis mexican staple is delicioso. The authentic recipe is usually prepared with pork fat and pieces of pork meat. I like to use much less fat in my version and it still tastes amazing. These beans freeze super well and will last in your fridge for 1 week. We love to eat them with tacos, quesadillas and eggs in the morning. They have tones of fiber and minerals for your body, so eat your beans!
Vegans, just use coconut oil instead of butter and you've got yourself a delicious Mexican style black bean recipe!